Assam Rifles DG reviews India-Myanmar border security, fencing work in Manipur

Guwahati: Assam Rifles Director General Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera reviewed border security arrangements and the progress of fencing work along the India-Myanmar border in the state.

Assam Rifles sources said that, as part of a continuing operational review in Manipur, the Assam Rifles Director General visited Moreh and Chongjang in Tengnoupal district, which shares a border with Myanmar.

Lt General Lakhera inspected key border crossing points and interacted with local residents. He emphasised the importance of effective surveillance, heightened operational preparedness and robust border management to ensure sustained vigilance and security in the region.


Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla last week reviewed the progress of the ongoing India-Myanmar border fencing work at a meeting with senior officials.

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh recently stressed the need for stronger management of the long international border, better surveillance systems and joint action against drug trafficking, arms smuggling and human trafficking at a NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi.

An Assam Rifles official said that Lt General Lakhera met state Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Lok Bhavan in Imphal on Tuesday. “The interaction focused on the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and ongoing efforts towards maintaining peace and stability in the state. The meeting underscored the importance of continued coordination and collective efforts to foster lasting peace and security in Manipur.